In the afternoon, news of Chief Zhen refusing to release Chief Xiao Dong's transfer spread like wildfire.
Xu Yan immediately called Zhen Anguo when she heard about this. "Chief, Xiao Dong … …"
"Old Xu." Zhen Anguo and Xu Yan had become closer during the previous Party Committee meeting, and they had even changed the way they addressed each other. "I know you will speak up for Xiao Dong. But someone is chasing Xiao Dong's gambling debts all the way to our branch. This is not good. I know someone is trying to frame Xiao Dong, but Xiao Dong also has to take responsibility for this. He is too young and impulsive. It will not do him any good if he is transferred to the grassroots level now. What I am thinking is to promote Xiao Dong to a Deputy Section Chief position when there is a vacancy. Let's talk about transferring him to the grassroots level in a few years."
Xu Yan frowned. "We all know Xiao Dong's contributions to the branch. Should we … …"
Zhen Anguo: "We are going to promote him to a Deputy Section Chief position soon. How many people in Beijing can get promoted to a Deputy Section Chief position within 4 months? He should be satisfied. Old Xu, you don't need to talk about this anymore. Oh, I am going to the City for a meeting this morning. It is about the incident at the Eastern District Branch. You should have heard about it. On Sunday, the cafeteria had collapsed due to lack of maintenance, and the roof had fallen. Luckily, it was Sunday and not lunchtime. If not, someone will surely be injured. Our State Security's buildings are quite old, and they are more than 10 years old. Safety is a problem. The City is very concerned about this incident and might send someone to inspect the building in a few days. Old Xu, you must keep an eye on this. "
"Ok." Xu Yan did not know what else to say. She sighed in her heart and hung up.
Knock, knock, knock. The next moment, Dong Xuebing knocked on the door and entered. He had an angry look on his face. "Chief Xu, Chief Zhen … …"
Xu Yan gestured for Dong Xuebing to sit down. "I had just spoken to Chief Zhen over the phone, and I know what happened. Chief Zhen will not let you go, and I do not have any good ideas. Political Commissar Cheng also agrees with me. You … … Sigh … … If there is a vacancy, I will try to get you a good position. Although this is not as good as going to the grassroots level, it is still a rare opportunity." Xu Yan knew Zhen Anguo and Cheng Haimei's compensation was not enough for Dong Xuebing.
Dong Xuebing suppressed his anger and said: "Chief Xu, I will only tell you this. I had used many connections to get this transfer and had offended many people. Now, Chief Zhen … … I don't want to talk to myself, but I also can't answer to the people who helped me. They had spent so much effort to get this transfer, and now it's over. How will they look at me?" He had offended Senior Xie, and this was a huge blow to him. If he still can't be transferred to the grassroots level, then all his hard work and wasted so many precious BACKs will be … …
Xu Yan understood what Zhen Anguo was thinking. Of course, she also does not want Dong Xuebing to be transferred away. But this was not fair to Dong Xuebing. He had made so many contributions and saved so many people. Now, Dong Xuebing finally got a transfer to the grassroots level and was still the County's Deputy Bureau Chief. But Dong Xuebing was still holding onto this transfer. "Xiao Dong, I'm afraid I can't help you."
After leaving Xu Yan's office, Dong Xuebing immediately called Xie Huilan. "Hello, Sister Xie. Our Chief is still not letting him go. I am speechless. This is too … …"
"Xiao Dong, don't be anxious. Think of a solution, alright?"
Dong Xuebing covered the microphone and said in a secluded corner. "I had thought of everything I can think of and said everything I can say. But because I had made too many contributions, my Chief still wants me to stay behind to help him put out the fire. No matter what I say, he will not let me go." If Dong Xuebing knew he could make a name for himself by making contributions, why would he bother putting out the fire?
"… How about this, I'll find someone to help you ask, okay?"
"Thank you."
After a while, Zhen Anguo's office was called by Director Wang from Beijing's State Security Political Department.
"Chief Zhen, what happened to your branch's Dong Xuebing's transfer? Why are you not letting him go? Isn't he just a Deputy Chief of the General Affairs Office? "
Zhen Anguo was pissed when he heard it was Director Wang. This Dong Xuebing's background was not small. Did he get someone to pressure him? Zhen Anguo frowned. "Director Wang, Xiao Dong is still too young. I think it is not the right time to let him go to the grassroots level."
Director Wang replied: "This is not something you should worry about!"
Zhen Anguo frowned. "In the afternoon, the debt collectors had stopped at our branch's entrance to demand money from Dong Xuebing. Now, the whole branch and the people outside know about this. We still have not investigated this matter. How can we promote him at this time? This is irresponsible! "Zhen Anguo used this excuse again.
Director Wang's voice was filled with anger. "Chief Zhen! Someone is up to no good! Can't you tell that someone is up to no good? Ah? You must trust our comrades! How can you believe what you hear? If there is a promotion, and you find two people to shout at the entrance of the branch, do you think we will cancel the transfer and let the Commission for Discipline Inspection investigate? Then what's the use of our Political Department? We had already investigated Dong Xuebing! His Deputy Section Chief position is also reported by your Western District Branch Bureau. Do you think a few hooligans have more authority than our Political Department's people? Compared to the Party! You would rather believe those hooligans? "Zhen Anguo said this harshly, and Director Wang was furious.
Zhen Anguo replied with a straight face. "Director Wang, this is the duty of the Commission for Discipline Inspection. This is the duty of the Commission for Discipline Inspection. I think what I did is not wrong. If there is a problem, we must investigate it. I am responsible for all the people in the Western District Branch Bureau and the civilians. Dong Xuebing's case must be investigated thoroughly!"
After Director Wang hung up the phone, Zhen Anguo's face changed. He was furious with Dong Xuebing for getting someone to pressure him. Of course, Zhen Anguo will not let the Commission for Discipline Inspection get involved. He knew Dong Xuebing might be impulsive, but he will not be chased to the workplace for gambling debts. Zhen Anguo only wanted this excuse to stop Dong Xuebing's transfer.
A few minutes later, Dong Xuebing received a call from Xie Huilan.
Dong Xuebing almost smashed his phone on the floor when he heard Zhen Anguo bringing up gambling again. The conflict between Yan Lei and Dong Xuebing had caused a rift in their relationship. Now, the rift had widened. Their relationship had been completely shattered! Dong Xuebing was furious. Not only do you want to control my transfer, but you also want to kill me! Zhen Anguo! Did I offend you? I've helped you escape from the Municipal Public Security Bureau twice! This is how you treat me! I ended up in such a thankless situation!?
When Dong Xuebing returned to the General Affairs Office, Tan Limei, Changjuan, and the rest immediately stopped what they were doing.
"Chief Dong!"
"Chief Dong, about your transfer … …"
Everyone felt sorry for Chief Xiao Dong. Even if he is capable, he is useless. Guo Panwei was the angriest. If Chief Xiao Dong does not get promoted, he will not be able to be the Deputy Chief!
Dong Xuebing does not even have the mood to say anything. He waved his hand and asked them to get back to work.
Suddenly, Yan Lei's secretary entered the office with a document. He asked Tan Limei to make 5 copies of the document and turned to Dong Xuebing. "Chief Dong, congratulations on your promotion. I heard you will be transferred to the grassroots level? Or the Deputy Bureau Chief? "
Dong Xuebing's face changed, and the rest of the staff from the General Affairs Office also changed their faces.
Yan Lei purposely looked at Dong Xuebing and pretended to be surprised. "Eh? What's wrong? Did you manage to transfer me? "
Dong Xuebing narrowed his eyes. "Can you repeat that again?"
Yan Lei knew Dong Xuebing will not care about anything when his temper flares up, and he did not say anything. He laughed and walked away with a gloating look on his face. Yan Lei wanted Dong Xuebing to be transferred away. But when he saw Dong Xuebing's angry expression, he laughed. Serves you right. Who asked you to be so good at putting out fires? Who asked you to be willing to help whenever there is trouble? Now, you should behave yourself.
In the small office, Dong Xuebing picked up a cup and smashed it on the floor!
Dong Xuebing's temper was much better than before. If it was in the past, he would surely bang the table and argue with Yan Lei. He might even kick Yan Lei after hearing what he said. But after thinking about the consequences, Dong Xuebing tolerated it. Although he tolerated it, the anger in his chest was getting stronger. The transfer was not going to happen? My hard work had gone to waste? There is nothing I can do?
Nothing! Even Sister Xie could not do anything. What else can I do?
Even if the branch bureau was on fire again, Dong Xuebing could not do anything. He knew that the more he saved, the more Zhen Anguo will not let him go!
Damn! Why did he meet such an ungrateful leader?!
When I was helping you, you kept calling me from the same hometown. Now, I am going to be promoted, and you want to stab me in the back?! What the hell is this?!
Ring … ring … ring … the phone on the desk rang.
Dong Xuebing took a deep breath and picked up the phone. "Hello? General Affairs Office? "
Xu Yan smiled and did not blame Dong Xuebing. "Xiao Dong, I had just received the notice that there will be people from the City's Party Committee coming down for an inspection tomorrow. It is mainly because of the collapse of the Eastern District Branch's canteen. Get a few men to decorate the canteen. I will let you be in charge of the banners and cleanliness. Oh, the City's leaders might be having lunch here. Get them to prepare the food. Don't make it too luxurious or too shabby. Do you understand?"
"Yes."
Dong Xuebing was not in the mood to work. He called Guo Panwei and the rest and asked them to carry out their tasks.
After work, Dong Xuebing left his bag and went to the bathroom to take a shower. After that, he fell asleep on his bed. But how can he fall asleep with so many grievances in his heart? He tossed and turned on his bed, cursing and hitting his pillow. He only fell asleep in the wee hours of the morning.
The next morning, Dong Xuebing woke up late. He looked at his watch, and it was almost 10 am. His phone was in his bag, and there were more than a dozen missed calls. Most of them were from Director Li Qing and the General Affairs Office. Dong Xuebing slapped his forehead and quickly packed up before rushing to the unit.
When Dong Xuebing arrived at the Western District Branch, the banners were hanging up to welcome the City's leaders.
Zhen Anguo, Cheng Haimei, Xu Yan, and the rest of the leaders were standing in the courtyard, looking at the entrance. Zhen Anguo's face changed when he saw Chief Xiao Dong arriving so late. He thought to himself that this Xiao Dong had no sense of the big picture. The City's leaders' inspection was an important event, and as the second-in-command of the General Affairs Office, he did not even attend to it. He even brought his emotions to work! Zhen Anguo remembered how Xiao Dong had gotten someone to pressure him and scolded: "Do you have any sense of time? Go and set up the meeting room now! "
Dong Xuebing had not purposely arrived late. Zhen Anguo had not only taken away his transfer, but he had also humiliated him in front of so many leaders. Dong Xuebing was furious and hated Zhen Anguo. He gritted his teeth and walked back to the General Affairs Office. Xu Yan was also blaming Xiao Dong.
Xu Yan also blamed Xiao Dong, but she frowned at Zhen Anguo's attitude. Everyone has a temper, and it was already unfair for you to take away Xiao Dong's transfer. You should be giving him some benefits and be nice to him. After all, you are the one who wants to rely on Xiao Dong's help. Why are you so harsh to Xiao Dong instead? Xiao Dong was famous for being soft but not soft! Xu Yan could feel that Zhen Anguo was unhappy with Xiao Dong. Maybe it was because of the incident between Yan Lei and Xiao Dong. Xiao Dong might have used other means to challenge Zhen Anguo, and that was why Chief Zhen was unhappy.
On the way to the General Affairs Office, Dong Xuebing noticed everyone was looking at him strangely. That's right. A few days ago, they were congratulating him for his promotion and wanted him to treat them to a meal. Now, the situation had changed, and his transfer was canceled.
Damn! Dong Xuebing had embarrassed himself!
Only Tan Limei and Old Yan were in the General Affairs Office. Dong Xuebing entered the office and asked: "Is everything ready?"
Tan Limei stood up and said: "Chief Dong, everything is ready."
Dong Xuebing nodded emotionlessly. "Which leaders are coming today?"
"I think it's the City's Party Committee Secretary Xie and a few leaders under him."
Dong Xuebing was stunned. Beijing City's Party Committee Leader? Isn't that Xie Huilan's father? Why is he here for an inspection? Even if he is here, it should be the Mayor or Deputy Mayor. Dong Xuebing thought for a while and understood. Secretary Xie should be implementing some measures, and it might be related to the renovation of other government agencies' dilapidated buildings. That's why he came down personally. Seems like the collapse of the buildings in the Eastern District's State Security Branch had caused quite a stir. Luckily, no one died.
Dong Xuebing looked at his watch: "What time are the leaders arriving?"
Tan Limei replied: "The notice is 11 am. It might be even later. Secretary Xie and his men had gone to the Trade and Industry Bureau for an inspection in the morning and will be arriving at noon."
Dong Xuebing nodded and went to the meeting room. He saw Guo Panwei and Chang Juan had finished setting up the meeting room, and he went to the cafeteria to check on the food.
At this time, loud applause could be heard outside the cafeteria. Secretary Xie's motorcade had arrived.
Dong Xuebing's status was not high enough to welcome him, and he was not in the mood to do so. He stood in the cafeteria and looked out. From his angle, he could see Secretary Xie and his secretary alighting. Xie Guobang was wearing a suit. His nose and upper lip were very similar to Xie Huilan. He had a serious look on his face, and his eyes were sparkling.
This was Secretary Xie! He was different from what he saw on TV!
Dong Xuebing glanced at the group of leaders behind Secretary Xie and Zhen Anguo, before returning to the cafeteria. Although Dong Xuebing was dating Xie Huilan, no one had acknowledged him. Xie Guobang should not know Dong Xuebing as his future son-in-law, and Xie Guobang should not want to know him.
"Chief Dong." Sixth Bureau Deputy Director Zheng suddenly appeared in the cafeteria. When he saw Dong Xuebing, he walked over and asked softly. "The higher-ups did not approve your transfer?"
Dong Xuebing sighed. "Chief Zhen does not want to let me go, and I can't do anything about it."
Deputy Director Zheng patted Dong Xuebing's shoulders. "What plans do you have in the future?"
"What other plans can I have? I am afraid I will not be able to leave the State Security for the rest of my life."
"You are still young, and you will have lots of opportunities in the future."
Dong Xuebing shook his head. He could tell that Zhen Anguo was about to fall out with him. He does not even know if Zhen Anguo can fulfill his promise of a Deputy Section Chief position. If he missed this opportunity, he might have to stay in State Security for the rest of his life.
On the other side, Secretary Xie and his entourage entered the main building and came out after an hour.
It was lunchtime, and all the staff had entered the main cafeteria to get their lunches. But the small cafeteria was empty. There were only a few tables prepared for Secretary Xie and the rest of the City's leaders.
Zhen Anguo whispered to Secretary Xie's secretary. "Secretary Shen, does Secretary Xie have any plans for lunch? The small cafeteria is ready. Look … … "
Secretary Shen walked over and said a few words to Secretary Xie.
Xie Guobang was still looking at the dilapidated buildings in the Branch Bureau. He hesitated for a while and said: "Let's go to the main cafeteria."
Zhen Anguo was surprised, but he was not surprised. Many leaders wanted to maintain a friendly image with the people. Sharing the same cafeteria with the rest of the leaders will increase their reputation. He turned to his secretary, Yan Lei. "Hurry up and ask the people from the General Affairs Office to vacate a spot in the main cafeteria! Secretary Xie wants to go there for lunch! "
Yan Lei ran over to the small cafeteria.
Dong Xuebing was chatting with the Sixth Bureau's Deputy Director.
Yan Lei saw Dong Xuebing and frowned. "Chief Dong! You are so relaxed! Hurry up! Secretary Xie and the City's leaders are going to the main cafeteria for lunch! Chief Zhen wants your General Affairs Office to move the tables there now! "
Dong Xuebing was furious, and when he heard Yan Lei using Zhen Anguo to pressure him, Dong Xuebing replied coldly: "Which eye of yours thinks I am relaxed? Ah? Don't I have to watch them prepare the dishes? "
Yan Lei pointed at Dong Xuebing: "I don't have time to talk nonsense with you!"
"You think I have time to talk nonsense with you?!"
But Dong Xuebing also knew that the leader who came for inspection today was too influential. Even Old Lui could not be compared to the City's Party Committee's leader. So, after saying a few words to Yan Lei, Dong Xuebing quickly went to the main cafeteria and grabbed a few people. Everyone quickly moved the tables and chairs from the small cafeteria to the main cafeteria. They moved the tables and chairs to a better location and moved the staff members who were having their meals away.
After a while, Xie Guobang entered the cafeteria.
Dong Xuebing seemed to have pressed the mute button. The noisy cafeteria suddenly became quiet. Everyone was peeking outside or eating quietly. No one dared to make a sound.
Xie Guobang raised his head and looked at the ceiling. His deep voice echoed in the cafeteria: "I had seen the situation in the Eastern District Branch. Although the situation here is slightly better, it is still not optimistic." He pointed to the ceiling. "Look, this is the place where the rain falls. This building is in disrepair, and the roof is flooded. It's dangerous. "
Zhen Anguo replied: "That's right. This building is decades old. We must think of ways to renovate it."
Xie Guobang nodded. "Yes. We must ensure the safety of the staff. If we can't even ensure their safety, what's the point of talking about work? Safety is the most important thing. "
Zhen Anguo, Cheng Haimei, Xu Yan, and the rest replied respectfully.
Dong Xuebing was making tea at the table when Party Secretary Xie glanced at him. Dong Xuebing knew Party Secretary Xie does not know who he is, and as his future son-in-law, there is no need for him to greet him. He can just pretend nothing happened. Furthermore, his relationship with Xie Huilan is a joke.
After walking around the cafeteria, Xie Guobang sat down at the table. Zhen Anguo, Xu Yan, and the rest sat at the same table. Of course, those who were not the branch's Party Committee members were not qualified to sit at the same table as Secretary Xie. A few City leaders, Director Li Qing, and the rest sat at the second table. Only Dong Xuebing and Yan Lei were still standing there. Oh, Secretary Xie's secretary had not sat down and was pouring tea for the staff.
Yan Lei seems to be trying to impress Secretary Xie and let Secretary Xie remember him. He served the dishes to them one by one and even told them the names of the dishes. Dong Xuebing had lost his passion for his work. But when Xu Yan gave him a glance, Dong Xuebing helplessly went to the kitchen to serve the dishes for Party Secretary Xie and the rest. But he did not tell them the names of the dishes. His promotion was in danger, and he does not have the mood to cook.
"What dish is this?" Unexpectedly, Xie Guobang asked casually.
Dong Xuebing paused for a second. "This … this is Sugar Spiral Soup. It's Beijing's specialty." Dong Xuebing was the one who set the menu, and he was from Beijing. He knew this place very well.
Xie Guobang turned to Zhen Anguo. "The food is not bad. Sugar Spiral Soup requires a lot of effort."
Zhen Anguo did not know if the City's Party Committee Secretary was blaming him for being too extravagant or something else. He just nodded.
Yan Lei saw Secretary Xie talking to Dong Xuebing and was jealous. He walked over and placed a dish on the table. "Eight Treasures Lotus Seed Porridge."
After a while, all the dishes were served. It was not a sumptuous meal, but it was still decent.
Xu Yan knew Xiao Dong was the one who prepared the menu and nodded to herself. She trusted Xiao Dong. These dishes might look luxurious, but they are not expensive. It takes some effort to prepare the dishes, and the ingredients are not worth much. These dishes cannot be compared to shark fin and abalone. It might be too much to serve the leaders with shark fin and abalone, and the leaders might not like it. But these exquisite dishes are more attractive to the leaders.
"Sit down and eat." Xie Guobang gestured to Yan Lei and Dong Xuebing to sit down.
Yan Lei replied. "I will go over there to eat." His secretary does not have the right to sit at this kind of banquet.
Dong Xuebing replied listlessly. "I will also go over there." He was not referring to the second table. He was referring to the branch office staff's table.
Xie Guobang said. "Have a seat. Make yourselves at home."
The City's Party Committee Secretary had asked Dong Xuebing to sit at the table twice, and he was not being polite.
Xu Yan looked at Secretary Xie and gave Dong Xuebing a look.
Dong Xuebing thought to himself. Just sit. How can I not listen to the leader? So, Dong Xuebing hesitated for a while and was about to sit on the empty chair in front of him. But Yan Lei beat him to it and sat down. Dong Xuebing was stunned and looked to the side. He saw an empty chair, and his face changed!
Zhen Anguo knew Xiao Dong and Yan Lei did not get along well and was afraid Xiao Dong would lose his temper. He said. "Xiao Dong, there are still two dishes not served. Go and take a look at the back. "
Dong Xuebing could not hold back his anger. Damn! Why your secretary can sit here and I have to serve the dishes? Who else could sit here, but not your secretary! Can't you see Secretary Xie's secretary is still standing? Damn! Are you trying to make fun of me?
Zhen Anguo frowned when he saw Dong Xuebing's angry face. The City's Party Committee Secretary had asked Dong Xuebing to sit at the table out of courtesy.
Everyone who was eating at the other end of the table looked over. Chief Xiao Dong and Secretary Yan had been at loggerheads for a long time.
But at this moment, Xie Guobang frowned and turned to Secretary Shen. "Bring a chair."
Secretary Shen was dumbfounded. He quickly walked to the side and brought a chair over. Just as he was about to place it next to Yan Lei, Xie Guobang patted the empty space next to him. "Put it here." Secretary Shen was startled again. He didn't ask much and placed the chair next to Xie Guobang.
After that, Xie Guobang waved to Dong Xuebing. "Dong Xuebing, come and sit down."
No one had expected the City's Party Committee Secretary to say this!
The moment he said this! Everyone was dumbfounded!
What did the City's Party Committee Secretary say? Dong Xuebing? No one had mentioned Dong Xuebing's name earlier. They had only addressed him as Xiao Dong or Chief Dong! Secretary Xie could call out Chief Xiao Dong's name directly? Damn! Secretary Xie knows Chief Xiao Dong? He can even give up his seat to the City's Party Committee Secretary? Chief Xiao Dong's status is too high!!!
Zhen Anguo, Xu Yan, Cheng Haimei, and the rest of the branch leaders were also stunned. The first thing they thought was how could Xiao Dong know the City's Party Committee Secretary? But another thought flashed across their minds. Xu Yan, Cheng Haimei, Pang Bin, and the rest looked at Zhen Anguo!
Zhen Anguo also thought of this and immediately sucked in a breath of cold air. He believed that the Municipal Party Secretary would not invite a low-ranking person to the banquet for no reason, let alone deliberately arrange for that person to sit beside him! Is Secretary Xie … … warning me?! Warning me that I can control Dong Xuebing's movements?!
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